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At the 2022 World Architecture Festival, the OHLAB architects-designed Paseo Mallorca 15 just received the prestigious, Best Use of Certified Timber Award, sponsored by the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) (WAF). The award honours architects for using certified wood as a key component of their work that distinguishes it in terms of sustainability, creativity, quality, and aesthetics. WAF and PEFC have awarded the prize for the fourth time.
Celebrating local tradition and sustainability
The new residential complex Paseo Mallorca 15 is located on a tree-lined boulevard in the centre of the Spanish city of Palma de Mallorca, with sustainability and energy efficiency at its core. Due to the building’s proximity to the sea, Grupo GUBIA provided the façade, which is built of PEFC-certified Scots pine that has undergone thermal modification. With this procedure, the timber only experiences minor contractions and expansions. Vertical wood slats are attached to an anodized aluminium frame after being brushed on both sides with various sections and separations. To achieve maximum energy efficiency and to offer a healthy, comfortable living environment, the project has been constructed in accordance with Passivhaus criteria.
The judges praised the project for its “masterful control of light” and “timeless beauty and technical innovation”.
“The building shows the many ways that PEFC-certified material can deliver sustainability to global building design,” said Fabienne Sinclair, head of marketing of PEFC, who presented the award. “Every time we have supported this Award, we have been thrilled to see how architects have used certified timber. As we all strive to meet net zero commitments, incorporating PEFC-certified timber as a construction material makes a key contribution.”
The Växjö town hall and train station proposal by Sweco received a highly commended award in addition to the prize given to the winning project. Växjö, one of the largest wooden structures in Sweden, was constructed as a skeleton using cross-glued wooden parts that were PEFC-certified and binderholz cross-laminated timber (CLT) BBS ceilings. The building’s many obvious wooden features, including the ceilings, wall coverings, flooring, and staircases, contribute to its cosy and welcoming atmosphere.
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